The Lagos State Police Command has arrested seven suspects linked to the hijacking and diversion of a petroleum tanker loaded with 45,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), amid rising incidents of fuel theft in the state.
Spokesperson for the Command, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrests in a statement on Saturday, June 28, 2025. He said the suspects were apprehended following a swift operation led by detectives after receiving a distress report from the driver of the hijacked vehicle.